Are you passionate about inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs to thrive? At Woodlands Nursery School, we are committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is valued, understood and supported to reach their full potential. We are looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive Early Years SEND Practitioner to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s early development.
This position is dynamic and responsive to the needs of our children. Your role may include:
- Working on an enhanced ratio to provide focused support for one child or a small group of children, as well as additional hours supporting the team with 0-5 year olds throughout the setting
- Planning and delivering targeted intervention groups
- Implementing strategies and recommendations from external professionals (e.g. Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists)
- Supporting children across the wider nursery environment to ensure inclusive practice
- Promoting communication, emotional regulation, social interaction and independence skills
- Supporting behaviour through positive, consistent and relational approaches
- Observing, assessing and accurately documenting progress
- Working closely with families to ensure consistent support between home and nursery
This role requires flexibility, initiative and strong reflective practice.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with children with SEND within an Early Years setting
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice
- Is confident implementing targeted interventions and adapting provision
- Has excellent communication skills and builds strong partnerships with families
- Is organised and confident in maintaining accurate records
- Can work independently while also collaborating effectively with the wider team
- Is calm, patient and solution-focused
- A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above) is desirable. Additional SEND training or experience is highly valued.
What We Offer
- A setting with a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- Opportunities to work alongside external professionals and develop specialist knowledge
- Ongoing professional development
- A supportive leadership team
- The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in children’s lives
If you are passionate about inclusion, early intervention and helping children flourish in their early years, we would love to hear from you!
Please get in touch to receive an application form either via indeed or email.
Licence/Certification:
- level 2 or 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
